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Ahmadinejad's Old Peugeot Sells For $2.5 Million

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Earlier this year we questioned whether or not a 1977 Peugeot 504 belonging to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could sell for a million dollars. It turns out the answer is yes, and then some. The AFP is reporting that the 34-year-old car worth only several thousand dollars has sold for a whopping 25 billion rials (around $2.5 million) in an auction to raise money for housing for low-income families in Iran. The winning bidder was an anonymous company. The AFP quotes the mystery buyer's lawyer Mahmoud Esari who said that his client bought the car because of a "personal interest in President Ahmadinejad and his spirit of anti-arrogance and anti-Zionism." During his candidacy several years ago Ahmadinejad often appeared in the car to show that he was a man of the people.

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Iran's Ahmadinejad Auctioning Off his 1977 Peugeot

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions, Charity

Iran's Ahmadinejad Auctioning Off his 1977 Peugeot

Looking to get your hands on a presidential ride? Well this might seem like a stretch from the Cadillac which Barack Obama rides around in, but it is presidential nonetheless. A 1977 Peugeot 504, it belongs to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – or to his wife, if you want to get technical about it – but it's about to go up for auction.

The vehicle played a key role in the Persian leader's campaign for the presidency, in which he pledged to create more housing for low-income families in Iran. To that end, he's putting the car up for auction, proceeds benefiting the country's Mehr housing project. Given the notoriety of its owner, this particular example is expected to bring in more than the average '70s Peugeot.

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Peugeot RCZ Asphalt Edition

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Few things are as hot right now in the European car market as the Peugeot RCZ and matte-black special editions. So guess what we have for you today! You guessed it – a matte black Peugeot RCZ.

Called the Asphalt edition, the slinky coupe from the brand of the rearing lion comes in a limited edition of just 500 examples. Each is decked out in Noir Telluric on the outside, with blacked-out 19" alloys and a black leather interior to match. And in case you thought it was all show, the special RCZ packs the top-of-the-line 200-horsepower turbocharged engine to ensure it goes as good as it looks.

Gallery: Peugeot RCZ Asphalt Edition

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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Les Françaises

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

It's been said before, but it warrants repeating. The French can do upscale fashion. And they can do cars. (If you're in the market for a minivan or budget hatchback, at least.) Combining the two, however, has traditionally been a sticking point for the country's automakers. But that doesn't mean they're not working to rectify that problem.

Nowhere has that been more evident than at this year's Geneva Motor Show. In the hallowed halls of the Palexpo, Peugeot, Citroen and Renault each unveiled their plans for taking their products into a new level of premium. Follow the jump to see what they had in mind.

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Bell & Ross Clock In Peugeot SR1 Concept Car

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Luxury Cars & Autos

The marriage of timepieces and automobiles is usually skewed in the direction of the watch makers needing to communicate the value of the relationship. We have tons and watches out there dedicated to car makers or specific models, but anything in the reverse is much more rare. Sure there is the occasional novelty, such as the Parmigiani watch that will come with the upcoming Bugatti Galibier, but watch branded cars we have not, and having a branded clock in a car is uncommon at best.

Now watch maker Bell & Ross has teamed up with car maker Peugeot. Why these two brands together? Well they are both French, what else can I say? While not a production car (right now), the relationship has a Bell & Ross concept clock inside of the Peugeot SR1 concept car. It is interesting to see a sexy convertible roadster with an aggressive clock inside. The concept dashboard clock above is based on Bell & Ross's BR01 Pro models - but with some interesting design work and texturing on the dial (dial milled from solid piece of metal). An interesting item is the apparent presence of a power reserve indicator on the dial of the clock. This would typically infer that it is a mechanical clock, and that there would need to be either hand-winding or some type of mechanism in the car that winds the watch/clock. Also, Bell & Ross has released images of a stand alone watch. This might be something sold as a limited edition, or the concept clock in the car might be actually a removable wrist watch. I will just have to wait and see what the talk is all about when the Peugeot SR1 (pictured below in the gallery) is debuted at the Geneva Auto Show soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Gallery: Bell & Ross for Peugeot SR1 car

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Peugeot Reveals New Styling Direction With Geneva-Bound SR1 Concept

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Green

Peugeot SR1 Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

French automaker Peugeot will pull the wraps off a brand-new concept vehicle called the SR1 at the next Geneva Motor Show later this year. Unlike a number of recent Peugeot cars and concepts, the SR1 isn't hallmarked by quirky, love-it-or-hate-it styling. Instead, we see a somewhat traditional long-hood, short-deck profile with some interesting details, such as the creased indentation in the doors that's echoed in both the front and rear fascias. Also note the redesigned Lion logo, which we surmise will show up on all future Peugeots from here on out.

Power for the SR1 (which, of course, has nothing at all to do with the Corvette ZR1) comes courtesy of Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology, which pairs a small 1.6-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine powering the front wheels with a 95-horsepower electric motor at the rear. The all-wheel drive, through-the-road hybrid system will make its production debut in 2011 inside the 3008 crossover, with other models to closely follow.

Other concept-appropriate bits and pieces include a new removable plastic roof panel using technology that's borrowed from the world of sailing, a three-seat layout with the third passenger behind the twin front seats and instrumentation that pairs futuristic crystal tubes displaying current fuel consumption and remaining range with a classic timepiece designed by Bell & Ross. Continuing the old versus new theme are black nickel and satin chrome trim with traditional wood and leather inlays.

With 313 combined horsepower, fuel mileage estimated at 57.7 mpg (European, 48 miles per gallon U.S.) and carbon emissions of just 119 grams per kilometer, the Peugeot SR1 ought to be a mean, green performer. Plus, its speed-sensitive four-wheel steering and lightweight structure should equal formidable handling prowess. Of course, we may never know for sure, as this car, though signaling Peugeot's new styling direction, is nothing more than a concept at this point.

Gallery: Peugeot SR1 Concept

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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Peugeot RCZ

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

If you're in the market for an economical hatchback or family wagon, Peugeot has got a whole range of choices. But if you're looking for something a little more stylish, the French automaker has had to send you elsewhere. Until now, that is. Two years ago in Frankfurt, Peugeot took the wraps off the 308 RC-Z concept that seemed to blend the best elements from the company's Golf-class hatchback with the sleek design of the Audi TT. Public demand grew to such an extent that parent company PSA gave the project the green light, paving the way for the production-ready RCZ which the company unveiled at this year's Frankfurt show.

The stylish design takes the French automaker into another level of design, and is backed up by a solid range of engines. Co-developed with BMW and implemented in the Mini, the 1.6-liter turbocharged Prince engine is available in the RCZ with 156 horsepower or 200, and can be coupled with an electric motor for four-wheel-drive hybrid propulsion, or ordered with a 2-liter turbodiesel. Engines aside, it's the RCZ's style that will carry it through a crowded market, so check it out in the gallery below.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Peugeot RCZ

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Peugeot 'Tresses' Pepper and Salt Mill Set

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Filed under: Decor

Stainless steel is always great because of it's durability and timeless appeal, but it also has an unfortunately low number of options when it comes to appearance. And although stainless steel pretty much always looks like stainless steel, this Peugeot 'Tresses' Pepper and Salt Mill Set has a slightly different look thanks to a sophisticated braided design. The mills are adjustable to your personal grind preference, come pre-filled with peppercorns and sea salt crystals, and have a lifetime warranty. $170.99.

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Peugeot Fidji Salt & Pepper Mills

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Filed under: Dining

We've seen other salt and pepper mills from Peugeot before, but the Fidji Salt & Pepper Mills offers something a little bit different design-wise. They are made out of stainless steel and matte black or cherry hardwood. Each stands 8.25-inches tall and is easy to handle, thanks to the curving, modern shape of the mill. To produce the most ideal grind and ensure even distribution of seasoning from both the salt and the pepper, each has a grinder mechanism that is made of case hardened steel. Its action causes the peppercorns to crack in half before finely grinding them. Price: $90.

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Bell & Ross Concept Watch For Peugeot 908 RC

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Our siblings over at Autoblog have pictures of the very sleek and dangerous-looking Peugeot 908 RC concept car on display at the Paris Motor Show. The complement to the car is the dashboard clock designed by Bell & Ross. The design has jumping hours with central minutes. The timepiece mimics the dashboard clock but with the addition of a power reserve indicator. It's definitely as step away from the usual Bell & Ross boxy aesthetic (which they seem to be phasing out if recent designs are any indication).

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Peugeot Coffee Mill

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Filed under: Dining

The Peugeot Coffee Mill is gorgeous, and a lovely alternative to an electric coffee grinder. This particular design is almost an exact replica of the one the company produced from 1879-1915. With a simple turn of the top crank, the Burr grinding gears will transform your roasted coffee beans to the grind of your choice, easily adjusting from fine to coarse. The machine is very quiet compared to most electric models and the classic styling make it a work of art that you'll want to display on the counter, not hide in a drawer or cabinet. Price: £60 (in dark walnut, pictured).

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Salt and Pepper by Peugeot

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Filed under: Dining, Gadgets

Slashfood likes to spice up their food, and judging by the enthusiasm that they have for Peugeot's electric Salt and Pepper Mills, they don't like to expend a lot of energy to do it. Fortunately for the diner who seeks convenience in addition to good taste, these mills automatically grind up salt and pepper at the touch of a button, no twisting or shaking necessary. The mills use mechanism that is nearly identical to the one that was invented by Peugeot for the first pepper mills back in 1842. Price: $200.

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